Position Title: Teacher
Department or Unit: School Assignment
Reports To: Principal
Supervises: Students and paraprofessionals
Job Summary: Provides planned instruction for guiding students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.
Typical Duties:
- 1. Meets and instructs assigned students in the location and at the times designated.
- 2. Displays personal conduct which sets an example for students to emulate.
- 3. Demonstrates high expectations of students and helps them set personal achievement goals.
- 4. Prepares planned lessons for classes assigned and shows written evidence of such preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
- 5. Handles routine classroom duties, i.e. taking attendance, distributing, collecting material, etc., in an organized manner placing emphasis on time-on-task.
- 6. Maintains an attractive classroom environment which is conducive to effective teaching and learning.
- 7. Uses a variety of instructional techniques and strategies while pacing instruction at a rate to cover the essential content and skills required for the subject or course.
- 8. Strives to implement instruction and action consistent with the Selma City School's philosophy.
- 9. Monitors and evaluates students' progress on a regular basis, using appropriate assessment techniques and materials.
- 10. Recognizes school administrators as the instructional leaders of the school and works cooperatively by providing in a timely manner, information requested for instructional improvement, school reports and planning.
- 11. Works cooperatively with teaching colleagues and support personnel to promote a productive and positive school climate.
- 12. Maintains accurate and up-to-date student records on attendance and academic progress.
- 13. Uses effective methods of discipline in the classroom which encourages self- discipline, and assists in implementing school rules and regulations.
- 14. Supervises students in a responsible manner in the classroom and other areas of the school as assigned.
- 15. Administers tests required by the Selma City Schools and the Alabama State Board of Education.
- 16. Attends in-service workshops, faculty meetings, grade level or departmental meetings, and meetings to promote productive school/parent relations.
- 17. Confers with school administration, parents, and students concerning problems and/or progress of students.
- 18. Shows allegiance to the school system, helps promote school pride and assists the school administration in implementing School Board policies and regulations.
- 19. Follows an individual professional improvement plan to maintain and upgrade teaching competence.
- 20. Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Requirements:
- 1. Bachelor's Degree in Education
- 2. Relevant certification
- 3. Expertise in area of specialization.
I have received and read my job description, and I fully understand and accept the duties and responsibilities of my position.